Fotografas Andreas Tsiartas

—Ar esate fotogeniškas?

—hm... you can decide about it... :)

—Kaip jūs atsiradote fotografijos industrijoje?

—Actually i was always into wedding business as my mother was into wedding industry as a decorator. After i finished my studies i asked my self why not weddings? I started working with weddings easily cause i already knew some staff.

—Jūsų nuomone, kokie yra svarbiausi geros nuotraukos komponentai?

—First of all the use of light. The most important component to a photographer is the use of light. The photographer have to see the light and use it proper. Of course the perspective, the pose, the composition, the dynamic of the photo are important aspects as well.

—Ar mėgstate keliauti?

—oh.... a lot. Its my life... and always accompanied by my camera.

—Kas šioje profesijoje Jums patinka labiausiai?

—The creativity and the socialisation. I have the opportunity to create, to feel free and create... Also due to the fact that i work with people i like the socialisation that i have with other people.

—Kas šioje profesijoje Jums patinka mažiausiai?

—is there any??? oh yes... the business part. yep.

—Kaip susitvarkote su kritika?

—I am always open to the creative criticism. By criticism we get better. I often asked to other wedding photographers, local and non locals to give me some feedback about my photos.

—Ar fotografijoje egzistuoja tendencijos?

—Everywhere you can find trends. Clothing, styling, technology. Everywhere, let alone in wedding photography.

—Kokie turėtų būti kliento kriterijai, kad pasirinkti fotografą?

—First of all the photographer by itself. The couple have to like their photographer. They have to "fall in love" with him. And if the chemistry is the proper then magical photos coming up. The second one of course is for the couple to like the photographer's work.

—Kokių dalykų turi būti vengiama fotografuojant?

—Drinking. Not even a single beer during the wedding party. And of course not allowed to hang out with the relatives, and the lovely maid of honour. :)

—Kokias detales, kurios paprastai būna nepastebėtos, gali pastebėti fotografas?

—A good wedding photographer has the experience and the training that a common person don't have to work better with given lighting and perspective. It is well known that its not the camera but the photographer that make the job. Also a photographer is there to catch the moment.

—Ką norite fotografuoti?

—More destination Weddings around Europe and around the world. I would like to shoot different culture weddings and meet other cultures wedding traditions.

—Ar turite profesinių tabu?

—Didn't think of it. I think i don't.

—Su kuo norėtumėte kartu fotografuoti?

—With Jerry Ghionis. It would be honour to shoot with him.

—Dėl ko nerimaujate ir kodėl?

—about me growing older and couples remain at the same age... :)

—Kas yra įsimintiniausias dalykas nutikęs Jūsų gyvenime?

—Personally... my daughter's birth.

—Jeigu būtumėte animacinio filmo, knygos arba filmo veikėju, kuo norėtumėte būti ir kodėl?

—James Bond i think. Live always on the edge. :)

—Kas ir kodėl Jus įkvepia gyvenime?

—Everything and everyone. i get inspired from the people that i see everyday, i get inspired from the movies i see, from my trips, i get inspired when i meet people from other countries, other cultures.

—Kaip Jūs apibrėžtumėte sėkmės terminą? Kaip ją "matuojate"?

—Success is objective. For me is too be happy with what i am doing and getting better and better day by day.

—Geriau būti mėgiamu ar gerbiamu?

—Never thought about how people would like to treat me.

—Kokia yra didžiausia klaida kurią padarėte darbe?

—Trust the wrong persons.

—Kuomet keliaujate, ką ir kodėl imate su savimi?

—My small mirrorless camera that is always in my hand. Why? Because every moment is a photographic moment.

—Ar tarp turimų prietaisų yra tokių kurių geriau būtumėte nepirkę? Kodėl?

—hmm... don't think so.

—Kaip mokotės gauti kokybiškesnes nuotraukas?

—First of all accept other photographers creative comments. Also i like to see other photographers work, i can understand better my mistakes and get better. Of course i take part to many courses, seminars and workshops in Europe through the year. Another thing is to train. Train to get better. And last but not least i read.

—Kieno darbas jus kaip fotografą įtakojo labiausiai?

—Jerry Ghionis. The way that he can see the light is amazing.

—Kas motyvuoja Jus toliau fotografuoti?

—My couples.

—Kokia yra Jūsų pusė, kurios visuomenė niekada nemato?

—My insight me, my true emotions.

—Kada esate visiškai patenkinti savo darbu?

—Never. This is the thing that makes me each time to be better.

—Kur norėtumėte gyventi?

—London.

—Ar gyveimas tęsiasi po vedybų?

—Of course there is. It depends form the couples relation.

—Labiau mėgstate šunis ar kates?

—Dogs.

—Ko nekenčiate?

—The prerson that lyes.

—Geriausias dalykas gyvenime yra:

—Be Happy.

—Labiausiai erzinantis dalykas gyvenime yra:

—The pessimistic people around you.

—Ar galite duoti keletą patarimų tik pradedantiems fotografams?

—Understand your subject, read the light, and try no to ruin anyone's wedding.

—Rytoj aš eisiu ir darysiu...

—Actually i will teach at a workshop tomorrow about lighting and perspective in photography. :)